K-8 Learning Lab vs. Highland Middle School
Should you attend K-8 Learning Lab or Highland Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
K-8 Learning Lab ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 122 students in grades 1-8, K-8 Learning Lab ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
6-8
Total Students
122 students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1942 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1542 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
6
-
Grade 2 Students
7
-
Grade 3 Students
5
-
Grade 4 Students
5
-
Grade 5 Students
12
-
Grade 6 Students
9
82
Grade 7 Students
34
80
Grade 8 Students
44
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
83%
79%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
15%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.29
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%